Do you attend all your closings with your clients?

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Spirit Messingham, Third Generation Full-Time Realtor® 520 471-6900 (Tierra Antigua Realty)

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Michael Jacobs

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Hi Spirit -- our closings are not attended by the buyer, seller or agent/broker on either side. We receive a phone call or email notification -- that the transaction has recorded.

Apr 05, 2015 01:45 AM

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Noah Seidenberg

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Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

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Spirit Messingham It is customary here in my area for both agents attend the closing.

Apr 05, 2015 05:19 AM

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Spirit Messingham

Tucson, AZ

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James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Yes I do and I check the HUD before they sing any papers just to make sure

Apr 05, 2015 04:40 AM

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Spirit Messingham

Tucson, AZ

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Raymond Denton

Homesmart / Evergreen Realty - Irvine, CA

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Yes, if they're local.

Apr 05, 2015 03:54 AM

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Spirit Messingham

Tucson, AZ

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Yes. In our market, it is standard practice for agents to attend closing.

Apr 05, 2015 03:41 AM

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Spirit Messingham

Tucson, AZ

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Noah Seidenberg

Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL

Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Well said Michael Jacobs I am really learning the differences between different states laws and it is a good idea to know this.

Apr 05, 2015 02:34 AM

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

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Michael Jacobs

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Noah Seidenberg - and in even in California there are differences. Real estate is a truly local business.

Apr 05, 2015 02:30 AM

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Noah Seidenberg

Evanston, IL

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Noah Seidenberg

Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL

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I attend all the closings Spirit. I often do a final walk through and then head to the title company directly for the meting.

Interesting Michael Jacobs how different it is in CA. compared with IL

Apr 05, 2015 02:22 AM

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI

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Apr 05, 2015 02:18 AM

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Spirit Messingham

Tucson, AZ

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Joe Petrowsky

Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT

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When I was in the real estate business, I attended all the closings, it gave me just one more opportunity to ask for referral.

In the mortgage business, it is impossible as there are just to many transaction in 8 different states.

Apr 05, 2015 01:11 AM

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Ben DeHaven

Haven Realty & Investments - Lakeland, FL

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If I am available and it is not a mail away I try to. Great time for referrals and good reviews!

Apr 05, 2015 01:11 AM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Yes

Aug 26, 2018 06:55 AM

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Ajay Pandya

e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH

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No.

Apr 01, 2018 08:53 PM

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Bruce Walter

Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Spirit, absolutely! There are just too many things that can change and we need to be there to represent our client's interests.

Apr 06, 2015 02:21 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

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I've only missed one closing in 16 years--I was recuperating from surgery, but sent my husband to represent me. I attend closings even when my clients don't.

Apr 05, 2015 09:11 PM

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Larry Johnston

Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN

Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Yes I do. Who else will hand them the keys and take pictures of them?

Apr 05, 2015 03:08 PM

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

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16+ years I missed two closings but Had someone set in in my place.

Apr 05, 2015 12:35 PM

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Debbie Laity

Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO

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I am there for each one of them.

Apr 05, 2015 11:32 AM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

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I try to attend every closing with my client. I think they appreciate it and I want them to know I am there for them if they have questions. I also like to see the happy faces and get a review at that time.

Apr 05, 2015 11:05 AM

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Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

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Yes, I do attend all closings. How else could I take photos and blog about my happy buyers and sellers?

Apr 05, 2015 08:51 AM

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Frank Rubi

Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA

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I only missed one last year none so far this 2015.

Apr 05, 2015 08:18 AM

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Kathleen Luiten

Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI

Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

I either attend or am available by phone during closin unless my client is very experienced and comfortable on their own. I review the HUD in advance but with rental properties there are sometimes last minute changes and I've caught errors in those debits/credits while on the phone or in person at the closings.

Apr 05, 2015 07:17 AM

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Spirit Messingham

Tierra Antigua Realty - Tucson, AZ

Third Generation Full-Time Realtor® 520 471-6900

Thanks Michael Setunsky. Unlike other states, we sign here in Tucson, AZ in counter part. There are many times I never even see the other agent in person, and the buyers/sellers never see or interact with one another. We sign in counter part at title, and then record 1-2 days later. The process is different from state to state, when I work wtih clients from mid-west or back East it is all new for them Vs sign and close on the same day.

Apr 05, 2015 05:25 AM

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Spirit Messingham

Tierra Antigua Realty - Tucson, AZ

Third Generation Full-Time Realtor® 520 471-6900

Good point James Gray, I receive and review the HUD a well before we meet to sign. Normally order the home warranty at that time as well for the clients I represent. Thanks for the answers! It is interesting to read how the process varies from state to state.

Apr 05, 2015 05:18 AM

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Hi Spirit -- our closings are not attended by the buyer, seller or agent/broker on either side. We receive a phone call or email notification -- that the transaction has recorded.
Spirit Messingham It is customary here in my area for both agents attend the closing.
Yes I do and I check the HUD before they sing any papers just to make sure
Yes. In our market, it is standard practice for agents to attend closing.
Well said Michael Jacobs I am really learning the differences between different states laws and it is a good idea to know this.
Noah Seidenberg - and in even in California there are differences. Real estate is a truly local business.
I attend all the closings Spirit. I often do a final walk through and then head to the title company directly for the meting.

Interesting Michael Jacobs how different it is in CA. compared with IL
When I was in the real estate business, I attended all the closings, it gave me just one more opportunity to ask for referral.

In the mortgage business, it is impossible as there are just to many transaction in 8 different states.
If I am available and it is not a mail away I try to. Great time for referrals and good reviews!
Spirit, absolutely! There are just too many things that can change and we need to be there to represent our client's interests.
I've only missed one closing in 16 years--I was recuperating from surgery, but sent my husband to represent me. I attend closings even when my clients don't.
Yes I do. Who else will hand them the keys and take pictures of them?
16+ years I missed two closings but Had someone set in in my place.
I try to attend every closing with my client. I think they appreciate it and I want them to know I am there for them if they have questions. I also like to see the happy faces and get a review at that time.
Yes, I do attend all closings. How else could I take photos and blog about my happy buyers and sellers?
I either attend or am available by phone during closin unless my client is very experienced and comfortable on their own. I review the HUD in advance but with rental properties there are sometimes last minute changes and I've caught errors in those debits/credits while on the phone or in person at the closings.
Thanks Michael Setunsky. Unlike other states, we sign here in Tucson, AZ in counter part. There are many times I never even see the other agent in person, and the buyers/sellers never see or interact with one another. We sign in counter part at title, and then record 1-2 days later. The process is different from state to state, when I work wtih clients from mid-west or back East it is all new for them Vs sign and close on the same day.
Good point James Gray, I receive and review the HUD a well before we meet to sign. Normally order the home warranty at that time as well for the clients I represent. Thanks for the answers! It is interesting to read how the process varies from state to state.